Fornes
Fornes Meaning & Origin
About Fornes
The surname Fornes is of Catalan origin and is derived from the word "forn," meaning "oven" in Catalan. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked at a bakery or an oven. The name Fornes may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a kiln or a place where bricks or pottery were made. Overall, the surname Fornes is associated with occupations related to baking or pottery production.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Fornes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Fornes: 566
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 38948
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.19
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fornes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Fornes is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Fornes in Braille
Here's how to represent Fornes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Fornes using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Fornes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
